Gingersnap Crusted Ham with Apricot Mustard Sauce
Elevate your holiday feast with this showstopping Gingersnap Crusted Ham with Apricot Mustard Sauce. Featuring a succulent, spiral-cut ham coated in a sweet and spiced gingersnap crust made with crumbled cookies, brown sugar, and aromatic cinnamon and ginger, this recipe delivers bold flavor in every bite. The ham is baked to perfection, creating a crunchy, golden crust that beautifully complements the tender meat. To top it off, a tangy apricot mustard sauce, simmered with Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, adds a glossy, sweet-savory finish that takes this dish to the next level. Perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions, this stunning centerpiece is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 2 cups (crumbled) gingersnap cookies
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups (melted) unsalted butter
- 1 cups apricot preserves
- 0.5 cups Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 12 whole cloves (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Remove the ham from its packaging and place it flat side down in a roasting pan. If you wish, stud the ham with whole cloves by inserting them into the scored top layer of the ham.
In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the crust by combining crumbled gingersnap cookies, brown sugar, melted butter, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon. Mix until it becomes a coarse, sandy consistency.
Using your hands or a spatula, spread the gingersnap crust mixture evenly over the surface of the ham, pressing gently to adhere it.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
While the ham is baking, prepare the apricot mustard sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
After the initial 90 minutes of baking, remove the aluminum foil from the ham and increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Continue cooking the ham uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the crust to brown and become crispy.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve warm slices of ham drizzled with apricot mustard sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8007 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 298.7 g | 383% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.4 g | 537% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1939 mg | 646% | |
| Sodium | 47775 mg | 2077% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 504.6 g | 183% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 349.0 g | ||
| Protein | 777.5 g | 1555% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 786 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 51.1 mg | 284% | |
| Potassium | 10984 mg | 234% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
